Broncs Cap Off Perfect Season with Third Straight Title

The Sheridan Broncs take the field before the start of the 4A state championship on Saturday, Nov. 11 at War Memorial Stadium. Mike Pruden | The Sheridan Press

Blayne Baker slaps hands with a pair of young Sheridan fans before the 4A state championship on Saturday, Nov. 11 at War Memorial Stadium. Mike Pruden | The Sheridan Press

Head coach Don Julian waits to bring the Sheridan Broncs onto the field before the 4A state championship on Saturday, Nov. 11 at War Memorial Stadium. Mike Pruden | The Sheridan Press

The Sheridan Broncs rush onto the field at the 4A state championship on Saturday, Nov. 11 at War Memorial Stadium. Mike Pruden | The Sheridan Press

Blayne Baker leads the Sheridan football team onto the field during the 4A state championship on Saturday, Nov. 11 at War Memorial Stadium. Mike Pruden | The Sheridan Press

The Sheridan football teams lines up for the national anthem before the 4A state championship on Saturday, Nov. 11 at War Memorial Stadium. Mike Pruden | The Sheridan Press

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Sheridan players are introduced on the field during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan fans cheer during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Aaron Sessions run a kick return to the end zone at the kickoff during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Max Myers (66) and Quinton Brooks (62) tackle Mustangs’ Brett Breton during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan students watch the action during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan student Alli Purri watches the action during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Kyle Custis, right, tries to stop Natrona’s Jesse Harshman during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

Sheridan and Natrona battle during the 4A state championship on Saturday, Nov. 11 at War Memorial Stadium. Mike Pruden | The Sheridan Press

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Seven-year-old Lydia Dearcorn high-fives a Lady Bronc mascott during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Kyle Custis runs the ball during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan Quarterback Aaron Woodward hands off the ball to running back Kyle Custis during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Quinton Brooks (62) and Aaron Sessions (2) close in on Mustangs’ Brett Brenton during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Mustangs’ quarterback Jesse Harshman, left, and Dante Wallace recover their fumble during the class 4A state championship match Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Will Jorgenson tries to sack Mustangs’ quarterback Jesse Harshman during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Mustang fans cheer during the class 4A state championship match Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Aaron Session receives against the Mustangs during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Samuel Boyles tumbles over Aaron Session and Mustangs’ Cooper Quig during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s quarterback Aaron Woodward keeps the ball during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Kyle Custis throws a halfback pass during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Blake Vigil receives a halfback pass from Kyle Custis into the endzone during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

Garrett Coon (5) lays a hit on Natrona’s Brett Brenton during the 4A state championship on Saturday, Nov. 11 at War Memorial Stadium. Mike Pruden | The Sheridan Press

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Sheridan’s quarterback Aaron Woodward throws the ball during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Aaron Session barely catches the ball out of bounds during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Natrona’s Ben Acres catches an interception during the class 4A state championship match Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan freshman student Ian Taylor waves the Bronc flag during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

Sheridan head coach Don Julian trolls the sideline during the 4A state championship on Saturday, Nov. 11 at War Memorial Stadium. Mike Pruden | The Sheridan Press

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Gage Kirschner and the Broncs leave the field for halftime during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Coach DJ Dearcorn talks to the players in the locker room at halftime during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Coach Kevin Rizer runs over some strategies with Blayne Baker and linemen in the locker room at halftime during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Football gear lays on a bench in the locker room at halftime during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan players rest at halftime during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Bryce Taylor stretches his legs at halftime during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Broncs head coach Don Julian, left, coach Jeff Mowry and quarterback Aaron Woodward and wide receiver Aaron Sessions look at video during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Broncs head coach Don Julian rallies the troops at halftime during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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The Broncs head back to the field after halftime during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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The Broncs head back to the field after halftime during the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Jaron Brewer stops Mustangs’ Cooper Quig in the second half of the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Natrona’s Jesse Harshman squeezes out of the mash during the class 4A state championship match Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Kyle Custis runs the ball in the second half of the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Aaron Sessions survives a few tackles in the second half of the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan’s Parker Christensen gets a jump-pass for a touchdown in the second half of the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.

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Sheridan students cheer in the second half of the class 4A state championship match against Natrona County High School Saturday, November 11, 2017, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. The Broncs claimed their third-straight state title after beating the Mustangs 28-14. The Sheridan Broncs were undefeated for their season.